MP Derek Thomas has pressed Government for a new community healthcare hub with beds to be built in West Cornwall following the recent situation at Treliske when the hospital was closed to new admissions.

It was brilliant to be able to speak today in Parliament in a debate about Health and Social Care and NHS workforce planning and supply. Here in Cornwall NHS Staff do fantastic job in making sure people get the best possible care.

I was delighted to host in Parliament last week the second meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Axial Spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) including ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

On Tuesday 9th July, Derek Thomas MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (St Ives) joined 120 other Members of Parliament at an Alzheimer’s Society photography exhibition to showcase the human cost of the dementia care crisis.

A letter from SoS Matt Hancock giving an update on Treliske.

The news that Treliske Hospital faces an emergency and that outpatient appointments are being cancelled because of ‘extreme pressure’ on services is clearly unacceptable.

I remember being at a football match many years ago—it was a long game that had gone into a bit of extra time— and, looking around, someone said, “There are 22,000 people here badly in need of exercise and 22 people out there badly in need of a rest.” I was reminded of this last month during a de

Around 300 careers in the NHS and in social care were showcased at Penwith College at the NHS+ event organised by West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas in association with Truro-Penwith College and the NHS.

Last September Town and Parish Council Clerks and I joined forces to host a conference to reflect the increasing role these hands-on councils have. We discussed improving communication, policing, and plastic free initiatives etc.

For anyone considering a career working for the NHS or in a health or social care role, a ‘Work for the NHS+’ event at Penwith College on Thursday, 6th June will “give you all the info and more”, says West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas.